Taste of Marco at the Esplanade, 2013

Henry Teh of Mango's Dockside Bistro takes tickets at the restaurant's booth. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Karen Swanker prepares to savor a key lime cupcake from Simply Cupcakes. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Sandi Devlin of Stonewalls with their BBQ pork sliders and tropical chicken salad. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Lee Ann Gabrielsen gets help with her tuna taco from husband Ken. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Christie Ortiz of Kretch's serves up a seafood strudel. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Greg Miller entertains with his band. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Chris Warden enjoys a draft beer in a souvenir mug. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Greg Miller entertains with his band. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Adrian Augus of CJ's with a hot trayful of crabcake sliders. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent

Karen Swanker prepares to savor a key lime cupcake from Simply Cupcakes. The 23rd annual Taste of Marco drew crowds to the Esplanade Sunday afternoon, sampling food from a variety of local restaurants. Lance Shearer/Eagle Correspondent